The fierce wind howled, causing the trees in the Cangcui Forest to sway violently, with their branches and leaves rustling against each other.

Liu Mei and her group had completely surrounded Qin An, their murderous intent palpable and overwhelming.

As she spoke, Zhao Quan and Zhao Xue exchanged glances, both filled with suspicion and doubt.

"Why do they draw their weapons when they are dressed in black?"

"Isn't the Evil Extermination Bureau always united?"

Qin An gently brushed his fingertips over the blade of the Cold Star Saber, speaking with a detached tone, "So, you're here to avenge them."

Liu Mei sneered coldly, "Today, you won't escape even if you sprout wings. If you have any last words, you'd better say them now."

"Last words, will you fulfill them for me?" Qin An smiled slightly.

Liu Mei raised an eyebrow teasingly, "Of course not, I just want to enjoy watching your despair."

"It seems... today is destined to end badly." Qin An lowered the tip of his blade to the ground as the Five-Colored True Essence within him surged like raging waves, instantly engulfing the Cold Star Saber.

From the moment these people appeared, he had already seen through everything.

He had once killed Hu Hai and the others from the Talent Association; it was no surprise that the Mountain Patrol Copper Generals came seeking revenge now.

He just hadn't expected them to collude with three Fox Demons.

Liu Mei sensed the overwhelming killing intent radiating from Qin An and narrowed her elongated eyes, "The information was indeed accurate; you do possess a peerless Cultivation Technique, which explains why you were able to kill Hu Hai and the others... But today, you are doomed without a doubt!"

She shouted sharply, "Kill!"

Now that they had met, there was no room for unnecessary words.

As those words fell, Zhao Quan and Zhao Xue gripped their weapons tightly.

They could feel that this group of Mountain Patrol Copper Generals and the three Fox Demons were all at the Outer Elixir Realm, and all had profound foundations.

Qin An alone would struggle to handle them.

Even though Qin An had once fought alone against three Outer Elixir Realm demons in the lake, those were scattered demons from Xunyang Prefecture, and now every one of these had Secret Techniques.

Zhao Quan gritted his teeth and suddenly pushed Zhao Xue next to Qin An.

At this scene, even the Mountain Patrol Copper Generals who were about to attack were taken aback.

Qin An frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

Zhao Quan clenched his teeth, "Sir, take my sister into the Cangcui Forest and find the treasure according to the map! I'll hold them off!"

He knew in his heart that someone had to make a sacrifice now, and he happened to be the one who could be sacrificed.

Though the ten Mountain Patrol Copper Generals, including the three Outer Elixir Realm Fox Demons, were fierce, if he didn't care for his life, perhaps he could hold them off for a few breaths.

As long as he could hold them off, it would give Qin An and Zhao Xue a chance to escape.

Liu Mei slightly furrowed her brows, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Zhao Quan and Zhao Xue, suddenly revealing a touch of delight, "They are from the Zhao family! Before the Zhao family was destroyed, they hid a great treasure in the Ancient Battlefield ruins; they must know about it. Everyone, spare their lives, but kill Qin An. After capturing the two, let them lead us to find the Zhao family's treasure!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Quan clenched his teeth tighter, the determination in his eyes growing even stronger.

He took a few steps forward, about to speak, but was stopped by a hand on his shoulder.

Zhao Quan turned back, his face full of confusion, "Mr. Qin, why?"

Qin An replied calmly, "It was quite troublesome to protect you both; since they want to spare you, it saves me the trouble of protecting you."

Standing beside Qin An, Zhao Xue looked perplexed, not understanding the meaning behind Qin An's words.

Qin An stopped speaking, and under their gaze, he carried the Cold Star Saber and slowly moved forward.

With each step, he spoke a sentence.

"I once thought the Evil Extermination Bureau of Xunyang Prefecture was as pure as Lingzhou, but sadly, I was gravely mistaken."

"This place is filthy, full of despicable people."

"If it were just for revenge, it would be understandable."

"But greed causing harm to the innocent is truly disgusting."

As the last sentence left his mouth, Qin An's figure gradually vanished, leaving only a remarkably lifelike afterimage behind.

Liu Mei's heart suddenly filled with a sense of foreboding and a hint of danger.

Before she could react, a Mountain Patrol Copper General not far away suddenly screamed.

Qin An had executed the Dragon Roar Shadow Step, silently inserting the Cold Star Saber into the Mountain Patrol Copper General's chest in an instant.

The Mountain Patrol Copper General tilted his head back, blood spurting from his mouth.

Qin An gazed upon him with unparalleled tenderness, as if looking at a cherished object.

Yet he withdrew the Cold Heart without the slightest hesitation.

The terrifying Five-Colored True Essence detonated within the Mountain Patrol Copper General, leaving a lifeless body to slump to the ground.

Qin An stared at the corpse for a moment, shook off the blood droplets from the Cold Star Saber, and scanned the crowd with his eyes, "Who's next?"

Everyone present was filled with terror, feeling as though Qin An at this moment was like a Shura stepping out of a raging inferno.

Zhao Xue flinched slightly, staggering back, her eyes filled with reverence that grew deeper.

Zhao Quan's grip tightened on his long sword, feeling as if what he had said earlier was nothing more than a joke.

"Kill! Kill him! Attack with all your force!" Liu Mei's eyes contained a trace of panic she couldn't conceal, as she shouted sharply.

The battle of life and death had arrived; even amidst fear, there was no room for hesitation.

The numerous Mountain Patrol Copper Generals joined forces with Fox Sha and the three Fox Demons, launching an attack against Qin An.

Each of them unleashed Secret Techniques, sweeping through the area like a torrent.

Qin An stood amidst these Secret Techniques like a lone boat on an ocean, seemingly at any moment ready to shatter into pieces.

Yet Qin An remained unmoved, the Five-Colored True Essence circulating within him.

A golden Dharma phase enveloped his entire body.

The Dharma phase exuded an aura of dignity and solemnity, as numerous attacks landed upon it.

The golden surface flickered unsteadily, as if on the verge of shattering.

But right then, under the circulation of the Five-Colored True Essence, the previously wavering Dharma phase instantly stabilized.

This was the terror of the Outer Elixir Realm's protective Cultivation Technique.

The Celestial Healer Dharma phase already incorporated numerous protective techniques, being several times stronger than typical ones.

"He has a protective Cultivation Technique, look for his weak points!" Liu Mei wielded her long sword, attacking like a storm.

But with each strike, she felt a strong force of recoil.

Not just her, even the other Mountain Patrol Copper Generals and the three Fox Demons were looking for flaws in Qin An's protective cultivation technique.

But after a few breaths, they were shocked to find that this protective cultivation technique had no flaws at all.

Qin An's lips curled slightly upward and he took a step forward: "Had enough? It's my turn now."

As soon as he finished speaking, a cold glow flashed from the Cold Star Saber, bright as lightning, illuminating the entire open space.

The three Fox Girls, including Fox Sha, sensed a terrifying presence descending. When they looked in surprise, they saw the Straight Blade approaching.

A swishing sound came from afar, accompanied by the high-flying head of a Fox Demon.

The Demon Pill traced a path through the air and was grasped by Qin An, absorbed into his body.

Fox Sha immediately took several steps back, her face full of terror.

The Fox Girl beside her retreated as well, but the terrifying Straight Blade stabbed at them once more.

This stab went straight for Fox Sha's throat.

In panic, Fox Sha grabbed the Fox Girl next to her and threw her towards Qin An.

The terrifying True Form of the Fox Demon encountered the Cold Star Saber and instantaneously became as fragile as paper, skewered through by Qin An.

Under the continuous sweep of the Five-Colored True Essence, this Fox Girl twitched twice on the ground before falling silent.

The Demon Pill was once again absorbed by Qin An.

Qin An looked at Fox Sha, took a step forward, and vanished from the spot.

Fox Sha's heart jolted as she found she couldn't locate Qin An at all.

At this moment, a voice sounded behind her.

Just as Fox Sha turned her head, a sharp pain shot through her neck.

She found her vision rapidly soaring into the air.

The headless body fell to the ground, and the Demon Pill was absorbed by Qin An.

"That's nine now, killer will wear a gold waistband." Qin An said with a sigh, flicking the blood droplets off the blade.

The scene fell silent, only the wind murmuring.

The Mountain Patrol Copper Generals, who just launched an attack like an earthquake and tsunami, now felt ice-cold all over.

Zhao Quan and Zhao Xue's shoulders trembled uncontrollably, gazing at Qin An with immense awe.

Being able to eliminate three Outer Elixir Realm Fox Girls in just a few breaths, the newly advanced Dragon Roar Shadow Step played a crucial role.

This silent body technique, with its unique ghostly sensation, killed invisibly.

In addition, Qin An's Outer Elixir Realm Celestial Physician technique allowed him to disregard most attacks.

Ye Rou's throat moved, her forehead breaking out in a cold sweat, yelling, "Kill! If we don't kill him today, none of us will live through his revenge in the future!"

She knew very well that today had completely settled their enmity.

If Qin An didn't die, they would be doomed.

"Form the array! No rest until death!" Ye Rou shouted.

The Mountain Patrol Copper Generals exchanged glances, then formed pairs and charged at Qin An once more.

The array was now formed, combined with their unique secret techniques, making their attack even more terrifying than before.

"Not good! They plan to surround Mr. Qin with an array!" Zhao Quan gripped his longsword, ready to assist Qin An.

Despite the fear in Zhao Xue's eyes, she gnawed her teeth and followed firmly.

To them, with ten Mountain Patrol Copper Generals forming an array, backed by secret techniques, even Qin An's protective cultivation technique might not hold up.

Yet before they could step forward a few paces, Zhao Quan instinctively glanced at Qin An's playful gaze.

Qin An said indifferently, "Array? A pathetic display, I haven't used one in a long time. In my eyes, your array is far too crude."

As he finished speaking, Qin An lifted his right foot and stomped on the ground.

"Boom!"

A muffled rumble resounded as the Five-Colored True Essence, centered on Qin An's right foot, spread in all directions.

The terrifying power of an Array Master was fully unleashed by Qin An.

The Evil Extermination Bureau members, originally part of an array, collapsed instantly under the onslaught of Qin An's Five-Colored True Essence.

"Without forming an array, there's a chance of surviving. But with an array, there's no survival." Qin An spoke with an emotionless tone, like a heartless Shura.

Under the backlash of the array, the Mountain Patrol Copper Generals at the scene had blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.

Ye Rou exclaimed in horror, "How can you know array techniques? It's impossible! How can such a person exist in this world?"

"How can a sparrow comprehend the grandeur of a swan, just like a frog sees only the sky from its well." Qin An said calmly, "You still don't know what kind of extraordinary people exist in this world."

The Cold Star Saber swept across, with each slash, a head flew up.

When three heads had flown, the Mountain Patrol Copper Generals on the scene completely collapsed, turning to flee.

But with Qin An's Outer Elixir Realm Dragon Roar Shadow Step, he caught up in less than a breath's time.

The saber light gleamed like snow, spreading blood across the sky, staining the ground dark red.

After the last slash fell, only Ye Rou was left holding a longsword, looking dazedly at Qin An.

When Qin An's gaze swept over Ye Rou, Ye Rou's long legs couldn't stop trembling fiercely.

"No, don't kill me! Don't kill me!" Ye Rou knelt with a thud, pressing her fair face tightly to the ground, not daring to lift her head in front of Qin An.

Zhao Quan sneered, raising his long sword to finish Ye Rou.

But at this moment, Qin An raised his hand to press Zhao Quan's shoulder.

"Mr. Qin, what are you..." Zhao Quan asked, puzzled.

He didn't understand why Qin An stopped him, but Qin An's previous terrifying bloody slaughter had already filled him with fear.

Therefore, he just asked once and said nothing more.

Ye Rou still kowtowed on the ground, constantly pleading: "Qin An, no, Mr. Qin! Spare me, as long as you spare me, I'll do anything you want!"

Qin An said teasingly, "Really, anything?"

Ye Rou paused slightly, looked up at Qin An, biting her lip: "Mr. Qin! As long as you spare me, I would gladly be your servant or maid! Even if you want me to share a bed, I'm willing. Though I don't know the matters between men and women, as long as you tell me, I'll do it."

Qin An sneered, "The Mountain Patrol Guards I met in Lingzhou were all unyielding and wouldn't bow their heads, but here you're making me sick."

Ye Rou's lips were bit until they bled: "As long as I can live, anything is fine."

Qin An pointed towards the Cangcui Forest behind him: "Whether you live or not depends on what you do next."

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